Teej (Hariyali) — പ്രാധാന്യം
Hariyali Teej is celebrated in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and North India during the monsoon. Women dress in green, apply mehndi, and swing to celebrate the reunion of Shiva and Parvati.
Teej (Hariyali) — പ്രാധാന്യം
According to legend, Parvati observed 108 births to win Shiva as her husband. On Teej, she was reunited with him. Women observe the vrat for a happy married life and the longevity of their husbands. The green (hariyali) symbolises the monsoon and fertility.
Teej (Hariyali) — പൂജാ വിധി
- Women observe a nirjala or fruit fast for the welfare of their husbands.
- Wear green clothes and apply mehndi; decorate the hands and feet.
- Swing on jhoolas (swings) and sing Teej songs; offer puja to Parvati and Shiva.
- Break the fast after moon sighting or after the puja as per tradition.
Teej (Hariyali) — മന്ത്രങ്ങൾ
ॐ उमा महेश्वराय नमः
oṃ umā maheśvarāya namaḥ
Salutations to Uma and Maheshvara
Teej (Hariyali) — പരമ്പരാഗത വിഭവങ്ങൾ
- ●Ghewar
- ●Sweets
- ●After fast: full meal
Teej (Hariyali) — മറ്റ് പേരുകൾ
Rajasthan
Swing, mehndi, processions
Uttar Pradesh
Same observance
Teej (Hariyali) — ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ / ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
ചെയ്യേണ്ടവ
- ✓Wear green
- ✓Apply mehndi
- ✓Swing and sing
- ✓Observe fast with devotion
ചെയ്യരുതാത്തവ
- ✗Do not break fast before time
- ✗Avoid conflict
- ✗Do not disrespect the vrat
Teej (Hariyali) — FAQ
- Teej (Hariyali) എന്താണ്?
- Hariyali Teej is celebrated in Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and North India during the monsoon.
- Teej (Hariyali) 2026 എപ്പോൾ?
- 2026ൽ Teej (Hariyali) 2026, ഓഗസ്റ്റ് 15, ശനിയാഴ്ചന് വരും.
- What are the Teej (Hariyali) puja rituals?
- Women observe a nirjala or fruit fast for the welfare of their husbands.; Wear green clothes and apply mehndi; decorate the hands and feet.; Swing on jhoolas (swings) and sing Teej songs; offer puja to Parvati and Shiva.; Break the fast after moon sighting or after the puja as per tradition.
- What to eat on Teej (Hariyali)?
- Ghewar, Sweets, After fast: full meal
- What should you do on Teej (Hariyali)?
- Wear green; Apply mehndi; Swing and sing
- What should you avoid on Teej (Hariyali)?
- Do not break fast before time; Avoid conflict; Do not disrespect the vrat
- Teej (Hariyali) ദിവസം ഏത് ദേവതയെ ആരാധിക്കണം?
- Teej (Hariyali) Parvatiക്ക് സമർപ്പിതം.
Upcoming Teej (Hariyali) Dates in 2026, 2027 & Beyond
Teej (Hariyali) is a sacred Hindu festival observed on the tithi shown. Dates are calculated from the Panchang for your region.
Times shown for New Delhi, India (IST)
| Date | Day | Moonrise Time | Special Name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 ഓഗ 15 | ശനിയാഴ്ച | 08:19 am | — |
| 2027 ഓഗ 4 | ബുധനാഴ്ച | 07:40 am | — |